LIGNOCELLULOSE NANOCOMPOSITE CONTAINING COPPER SULFIDE

• Main Authors: Sanchi Nenkova, Peter Velev, Mirela Dragnevska, Diyana Nikolova, Kiril Dimitrov
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: North Carolina State University 2011-04-01
• Series: BioResources
• Subjects: Lignocelluloses; Wood fibers; Nanocomposites; Copper sulfide; Electroconductivity
• Online Access: http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_06_3_2356_Nenkova_VDND_Lignocell_Nanocomposite_CuS/1002

Copper sulfide-containing lignocellulose nanocomposites with improved electroconductivity were obtained. Two methods for preparing the copper sulfide lignocellulose nanocomposites were developed. An optimization of the parameters for obtaining of the nanocomposites with respect to obtaining improved electroconductivity, economy, and lower quantities and concentration of copper and sulfur ions in waste waters was conducted. The mechanisms and schemes of delaying and subsequent connection of copper sulfides in the lignocellulosic matrix were investigated. The modification with a system of 2 components: cupric sulfate pentahydrate (CuSO4. 5H2O) and sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate (Na2S2O3.5H2O) for wood fibers is preferred. Optimal parameters were established for the process: 40 % of the reduction system; hydromodule M=1:6; and ratio of cupric sulfate pentahydrate:sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate = 1:2. The coordinative connection of copper ions with oxygen atoms of cellulose OH groups and aromatic nucleus in lignin macromolecule was observed.